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Iconic English actor reveals why his Star Wars audition did not ‘go well’

Winstone read for the role of Natalie Portman’s on-screen father in the 2005 prequel ‘Episode III — Revenge of the Sith’
Winstone read for the role of Natalie Portman’s on-screen father in the 2005 prequel ‘Episode III — Revenge of the Sith’ (Getty)
  • Ray Winstone disclosed that he once had a disastrous audition for a role in Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith.
  • The British actor admitted he was intoxicated during his meeting with director George Lucas, having been out all night prior to the audition.
  • Winstone recalled taking umbrage at Lucas's constant yawning and the indirect way he was informed he was unsuitable for the part.
  • The role of Ruwee Naberrie, Natalie Portman's on-screen father, ultimately went to Australian actor Graeme Blundell.
  • Despite the failed audition, Winstone later collaborated with Lucas on 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' and stated he has no regrets, finding extensive 'bluescreen work' unappealing.
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